ADS B in/out

[dick b]

How is the requirement for ADS B in/out going to affect EAB builders? Most of us performed our own wiring when building, will this be allowed when we want to install ADS B equipment? Will we only have to have the equipment certified after installation or will the equipment have to be installed by certified shops? After reading several articles on ADS B in the EAA and AOPA mags, I have not seen this addressed. Any current and pertinent info would be appreciated.

Dick B

[Mike M]

Short answer - after you install ads-b in an experimental aircraft, it has to work correctly.

https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/2015-news/02-19-2015-faa-confirms-ads-b-flexibility-for-experimental-aircraft

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/02/09/2015-02579/automatic-dependent-surveillance-broadcast-ads-b-out-performance-requirements-to-support-air-traffic

[cub builder]

ADS-B In has no requirements, nor are you required to use it. Do what you wish with it. ADS-B Out for E-AB aircraft will not require TSO equipment or a radio shop for installation. Whether you use 1090-ES or UAT, as long as it meets the performance standards of the TSO, then is OK in an E-AB aircraft.

A number of the units currently available don't meet the performance standards, so be careful about what you buy.

-Cub Builder